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New regulations for child restraints
On 4 November 2009, the NSW Government announced new safety rules which require children to the age of 7will to be strapped into car restraints.
The regulations which come into effect on 1 March 2010 broadly require children:
§ younger than 6 months of age to be placed in a rearward-facing restraint,
§ aged 6 months to 4 years to be secured in a rear or forward-facing restraint,
§ aged between 4 and 7 years old to sit in a forward-facing restraint or booster seat.
Until these regulations, which are part of national reforms, it was only compulsory for children up to 12 months of age to travel in baby capsules or seats that contain their own restraints.
NSW Premier Nathan Rees announced a 4 month amnesty on enforcement to allow parents to make arrangements to accommodate the changes.
Further information about restraints and the regulations can be found on the Roads and Traffic Authority website.
If you wish to discuss these changes or any driving or traffic related matter, please contact Kevin Dwyer or Kieran Haydon on (02) 9525 8688 or email
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